Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to introduce the EDG Fieldscope series, a new Nikon Sport Optics brand.

EDG is pronounced “edge” because the series provides edge-to-edge brilliance and overall leading-edge performance. The optical and mechanical results of the current fieldscope series, which has won plaudits from users around the world, have been enhanced for the new EDG series. The outstanding performance of EDG Fieldscopes, including natural color reproduction and crisp clarity, has been achieved through the use of Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass. The straight-type models also feature dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating.

Both the main bodies and eyepieces of the EDG Fieldscopes are waterproofed with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas, allowing EDG Fieldscopes to be used in adverse weather conditions. Seven kinds of eyepiece are available, providing unparalleled performance in differing environments. The newly developed zoom eyepiece in particular offers superb optical performance with minimized distortion and long eye relief (18.4-16.5mm). Read more »

Join Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski for their weekly show where they share their photography knowledge along with the coolest tips and tricks out there for Nikon’s digital SLR cameras. Visit site...

Tokyo - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the DX-format 35mm single-focal-length lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, which offers a picture angle equivalent to a focal length of 52.5mm in FX and 35mm formats.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 enabling effortless handheld shooting in dark settings, such as a dimly lit room. This lens makes it easy to create large, beautiful blur effects. And the built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet autofocus, even with SLR models that do not have a built-in motor, such as the D40 series and D60.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G is the first single-focal-length lens with a normal picture angle developed exclusively for Nikon's DX format. It is a compact, lightweight model that achieves the high reproduction performance unique to single-focal-length lenses at an affordable price. This lens is most suitable for natural portrait and landscape shooting.

Read Nikon Press Release...

The British Journal of Photography takes at look at Nikon's latest update to the venerable 50mm f/1.4 lens, now updated with AF-S, new lens coatings and eco-friendly glass. Read review...

Photojournalist Scout Tufankjian used the Nikon D3 and a set of "battered, but fast prime lenses" to capture a series of great photos during the Barack Obama presidential campaign. The photos can be seen on her website or by purchasing the hardcover book: "Yes We Can".

D3x tester Lloyd Chambers reaches some interesting conclusions in his recent blog post about the new D3x flagship model from Nikon:

Continue to article...

Has digital photography finally eclipsed film in terms of resolution and image quality? The Gadget Show in England did a heads-on comparison between the Nikon D700 (digital) and the Nikon F5 (film), printing massive posters the size of a building to compare the results. Guess which camera came out the clear winner? See the results...

Noted photojournalist Joe McNally has posted some of his impressions on the new D3x and calls it a "monster of a camera" that rivals medium-format in terms of detail and image quality. 

Veteran Nikon photographer, trainer and workshop leader Mike Hagen of Out There Images is releasing 2 new books of interest to the Nikon Community.  The Nikon Creative Lighting System: Using the SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and R1C1 Flashes covers everything you want to know about using the Nikon Creative Lighting System and Nikon Capture NX 2 After the Shoot helps you learn the ins and outs of this great piece of image editing and workflow software.

Both titles can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com by clicking the above links.

 Nikon has just released its first iPhone application. Now you can easily view and upload photos to your my Picturetown account from an iPhone or iPod touch. Access all photos stored in your my Picturetown account, view and create photo albums, change photos from landscape or portrait mode with the flick of a finger.

Download app for free from iTunes Store (iTunes required)